Branthwaite is a hamlet in the borough of Allerdale. Branthwaite is approx. 5 miles from Workington and is 7 miles from Cockermouth, the small village has few amenities but is a sought after area. There is one pub, The Wild Duck. The River Marron runs through Branthwaite. There was once a Trout farm but its recently closed down. There’s also an old mill that was the main source for the village but again that has long closed down.